2008 Mock Draft Third Round
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:23 PM EDT
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78) Rays: Carlos Guiterrez, RHP, Miami
79) Pirates: Nick Maronde, LHP, Kentucky HS
80) Royals: Eric Thames, OF, Pepperdine
81) Orioles: Sonny Gray, RHP, Tennessee HS
82) Giants: Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B, Pitt CC
83) Marlins: Jaff Decker, OF, Arizona HS
84) Reds: Xavier Avery, OF, Georgia HS
85) Red Sox: Jordan Swagerty, RHP, Texas HS
86) White Sox: Jordan Danks, OF, Texas
87) Nationals: Dan Schlereth, LHP, Arizona
88) Astros: Brett Marshall, RHP, Texas HS
89) Rangers: Lance Lynn, RHP, Mississippi
90) Athletics: Michael Palazzone, RHP, Georgia HS
91) Cardinals: Wade Miley, LHP, SE Louisiana
92) Twins: Chris Dominguez, 3B, Louisville
93) Dodgers: Tyler Stovall, LHP, Alabama HS
94) Brewers: Joe Wieland, RHP, Nevada HS
95) Blue Jays: Zach Cox, 3B, Kentucky HS
96) Braves: Seth Lintz, RHP, Tennessee HS
97) Cubs: Aaron Weatherford, RHP, Mississippi State
98) Mariners: Logan Forsythe, 3B, Arkansas
99) Tigers: Scott Bittle, RHP, Mississippi
100) Mets: Cody Satterwhite, RHP, Mississippi
101) Padres: Brett Hunter, RHP, Pepperdine
102) Phillies: Scott Green, RHP, Kentucky
103) Rockies: Dan Hultzen, LHP, Washington DC HS
104) Diamondbacks: Evan Frederickson, LHP, San Francisco
105) Angels: Zach Cone, OF, Georgia HS
106) Yankees: Ryan Westmoreland, P-OF, Rhode Island HS
107) Indians: Brandon Crawford, SS, UCLA
108) Red Sox; Ryan O'Sullivan, RHP, California HS
109) Phillies: Derrik Gibson, SS, Delaware HS
110) Astros: Brad Hand, LHP, Minnesota HS
111) Padres: Jake Jefferies, C, UC Davis
112) Angels: Vance Worley, RHP, Long Beach State
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i believe there are a few compensatory selections
at the end of round 3, as well.
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on May 31, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes you are right
yes you are right, I will add those
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe so
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to catch up
I came in late but I’ll try to catch up—you draft what, 104?
by c60 on May 31, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, #104.
Here’s a quick summary of my draft so far:
#1: Anthony Hewitt, SS/OF, Connecticut HS
#1 (Supplementary): Alex Meyer, RHP, Indiana HS
#2: David Adams, 2B UVA
by Ian Stewart on May 31, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll jump in here
unless someone else is covering.
by c60 on May 31, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tampa Bay Rays
Rays select Carlos Gutierrez, Miami
2008 - A New Era. The End of An Era.
by goyankees on May 31, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gutierrez
guiterrez to rays pirates up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh selects
Nick Maronde LHP Kentucky High School
by Count Vertigo on May 31, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maronde
mardone to pirates royals up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royals select
Eric Thames OF Pepperdine
Quad injury be damned.
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
by JM Barten on May 31, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just shut up
and pick.
--http://yankeesfuture.wordpress.com Bobby Mcnally (alias) "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."--Napoleon Hall
by bobbymcnally on May 31, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Orioles Select
Sonny Gray, SP, HS Ten.
Down with Leitch!!!
by Buzz Bissinger on May 31, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unsignable
but he’s a very nice pitcher.
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely not going to sign
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 31, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if he offers...
him 18 million dollars
by adschofield on May 31, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His family sent out a letter to every team
saying not to draft him because he’s not going to sign.
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lost in the Mail
I didn’t receive this letter. And I will be giving him a billion dollar signing bonus.
Down with Leitch!!!
by Buzz Bissinger on May 31, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SF Giants
Giants select Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B, Pitt (N.C.) Community College
I
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I was taking Thames or Chisenhall—give me one second.
by threesixteen on May 31, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
giants
giants hide valuables, take chisenhall. marlins up.
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Marlins take
Jaff Decker, OF, Arizona HS
by threesixteen on May 31, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's actually
Dacker.
--http://yankeesfuture.wordpress.com Bobby Mcnally (alias) "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."--Napoleon Hall
by bobbymcnally on May 31, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
Baseball America has it as Jeff Decker.
"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift
by King Billy Royal on May 31, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
Mayo has it as Dacker
--http://yankeesfuture.wordpress.com Bobby Mcnally (alias) "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."--Napoleon Hall
by bobbymcnally on May 31, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
marlins
marlins take Jaff Don’t Call Me Matthew Decker, Reds up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds
The Reds select XAVIER AVERY, OF, Cedar Grove HS, Ellenwood, Ga.
"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift
by King Billy Royal on May 31, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
swagerty
swagerty to red sox, white sox up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Wiz isn't around
But we want Danks
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on May 31, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jordan Danks, CF, Texas
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 31, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
danks
ok danks to white sox nationals up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
k nats make a big time steal
Dan Schlereth lhp Arizona
by bartonboi on May 31, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dang
i was hoping everyone forgot about him. the nats have some huge steals in this draft.
by fewgoodcards on May 31, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
schlereth
was wonderign when someone would take him. astros up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Astros take...
Brett Marshall, RHP, Texas HS
by astrosfan76 on May 31, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
marshall
marshall to astros rangers up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers
select Lance Lynn, RHP, Ole Miss
by FirebatM3 on May 31, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oakland
The Oakland Athletics select Michael Palazzone, RHP, GA HS
by adschofield on May 31, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
palazzone
palazzone to oakland cards up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cardinals
the cardinals select Wade Miley, LHP, SE Louisiana
by fewgoodcards on May 31, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will make pick of cards don't show we gotta keep this moving
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry john
my internet started acting up right when it was my turn to pick. i had to fix my connection.
by fewgoodcards on May 31, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins select Chris Dominguez, 3B, Louisville
by UncleBuck44 on May 31, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
twins
twins pick dominguez dodgers up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers select Tyler Stovall, LHP Hokes Bluff HS, Alabama
by Thinkblue on May 31, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dodg
dodgers pick stovall brewers up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers select RHP Joe Wieland Bishop Manogue HS NV
by GoldenSpikes24 on May 31, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays select Zach Cox 3B Pleasure Ridge Park HS, Louisville, KY
by ofsticksandbats on May 31, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves take Lintz
Seth Lintz RHP Marshall County HS, Lewisburg, Tenn.
by mlif on May 31, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pick
He will go a lot higher than this in the real draft. His starts have been flooded with scouts recently.
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was choosing among Lintz, Cox and Stovall
but guys before me help making decision :)
by mlif on May 31, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
z4landshark said he might have to head out
so dunno
by toonsterwu on May 31, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if no one picks for the cubs
i’d offer up brandon crawford … i don’t think he’s been picked yet
by toonsterwu on May 31, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
commissioner
Commissioner seizes control of Cubs due to time constraints, selects Aaron Weatherford RHP Miss. ST.
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
commish
The Marlins object to your selection.
by threesixteen on May 31, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is objecting allowed?
if so, as a cubs fan, i’d say weatherford doesn’t seem like a guy we’d go after this high
by toonsterwu on May 31, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
it’s punishment…that’s just me…
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by bobbymcnally on May 31, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariners select
Logan Forsythe-3B-Arkansas
by buccoben on May 31, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mari
mariners get forsythe, Tigers up
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
99. Detroit -
Scott Bittle, RHP, Mississippi
by jonk1982 on May 31, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets Select
Cody Satterwhite/RHP/Ole Miss
by mtk52983 on May 31, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
101. San Diego
The Padres select Brett Hunter, RHP, Pepperdine
by jeck on May 31, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
steal
--http://yankeesfuture.wordpress.com Bobby Mcnally (alias) "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."--Napoleon Hall
by bobbymcnally on May 31, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
102. Phils
scott green, RHSP, Kentucky
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on May 31, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the 5th consecutive college pitcher taken by the phils to start this draft
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on May 31, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
odd strategy
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the phils are in desperate need of some innings eaters
ross and putnam are classic GB machine workhorses. green has that potential as well, being that he’s 6’8”.
the two college relievers were probably not necessary, but i think lindblom was great value at 71, and stewart has such a nice arm that i was won over. stewart was probably the weakest of my selections, though that has more to do with lindblom offering the same value at a better price, than it is to do with a change in my evaluation of stewart over the past 2 hours.
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on May 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rockies select
LHP Nick Maronde, Lexington Catholic HS (KY)
by doug frobel on May 31, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rockies select
Dan Hultzen, LHP, St. Albans HS, Washington D.C.
by doug frobel on May 31, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Diamondbacks Select
Evan Fredrickson, LHP, Univ. San Francisco
by c60 on May 31, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels Select
Zach Cone, OF, HS, GA
by riktermiller on May 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees select
Ryan Westmoreland – P/OF – Rhode Island (HS)
by batonball on May 31, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians select Brandon Crawford, SS, UCLA.
by Matt Gaul on May 31, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox select
Ryan O’Sullivan, RHP, CA HS
by Angels and Demons on May 31, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
109. Phils
derrick gibson, SS, Delaware HS
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on May 31, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the compensatory selection for the phils failing to sign brandon workman
the two can’t really be directly compared, becuase the money saved by not signing workman last year, was used to sign 12th round pick julian sampson.
ANATOMY OF ERA:
Variables Don't; Constants Aren't
by variablesdont on May 31, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlb.com
COMP ROUND B
109. Houston Astros (Derek Dietrich)
110. Philadelphia Phillies (B. Workman)
111. San Diego Padres (Thomas Toledo)
112. Los Angeles Angels (Matt Harvey)
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 31, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BA
I went by the BA list which has phillies ahead of astros
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080503&content_id=2633626&vkey=draft2008&fext=.jsp
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 31, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no big deal!
:p
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 31, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston Astros
select LHP Brad Hand, Minn. HS
by astrosfan76 on May 31, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
111. San Diego
The Padres select Jake Jefferies, c, UC Davis
by jeck on May 31, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels Select
Evan Frederickson, LHP, San Francisco
by riktermiller on May 31, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel better
I feel better about the pick, though.
by c60 on May 31, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angels Select
Vance Worley, RHP, Long Beach State
by riktermiller on May 31, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok guys
ok guys. What should we do here? We are starting to have people make mistakes. In the past we have gone five rounds. Are you up to it?
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets do at least 1 more
2008 - A New Era. The End of An Era.
by goyankees on May 31, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or at least lemme pick the first pick
I’ll do it right now if u want
2008 - A New Era. The End of An Era.
by goyankees on May 31, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
same here
at the second pick of round 4
by Count Vertigo on May 31, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 is fine
I am okay with 4 if that is what the community wants.
"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift
by King Billy Royal on May 31, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cut it
I agree with John. Too many GMs have left early and this has already taken 3 1/2 hours. I am ready to call it a day.
"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him."
-Jonathan Swift
by King Billy Royal on May 31, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more seems ok
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on May 31, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least one more
just keep making picks for people who aren’t here.
Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club
by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id say lets do 4
but am fine with whatever.
by threesixteen on May 31, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
i got a great pik for the fourth round
by bartonboi on May 31, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doesn't matter
I’ll go one more if everyone else is, but it wouldn’t hurt my feelings to stop.
by astrosfan76 on May 31, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
four rounds
Ok we are going four rounds. Quick break, clear your mind.
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's at least go 4
Yankees and Pablo are ready for 4 & 5
by batonball on May 31, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FOUR ROUNDS
2008 - A New Era. The End of An Era.
by goyankees on May 31, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so who do yall think
has the best draft so far? i think nat’s but it’s not like i’m biased
by bartonboi on May 31, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This years seems to be quite short on positional players
by Angels and Demons on May 31, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
true that (after the 1st round)
all my picks have been pitching just because thats where the value is
by bartonboi on May 31, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also short on projectable arms
but a ton of short pitchers.
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by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could do four or five
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it." - Mark Twain
by JM Barten on May 31, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer to go the full 5 rounds
I might be in the minority, but we’ve gone 5 every year before so why stop now? Some of us have put a lot of work into this and would like to see the draft completed.
Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club
by eazyb81 on May 31, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we will see
we will see how things stand at the end of round four.
by John Sickels on May 31, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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